If you are getting quotes for a house removal, the prices can vary greatly. Most companies will give you a price for the removal, however this can vary greatly from company to company. Your best approach is to get the serious removal companies to come to your home.
Is This Quote Based On A Survey
Ask whether a home visit will be made to quote for your move (even if it’s a video visit) and factor in any unexpected items such as large items like pianos or big, bulky wardrobes. Also, ask about access to your home and that of your new property. You don’t want to be left with a large removals truck and a narrow street!
What Does The Insurance Actually Cover
In addition to asking if the removals company is insured for loss or damage, it’s wise to investigate further to find out what they will cover and more importantly what they won’t. The excess that the customer has to pay after a claim is also worthy of investigation. See guidance on how to compare removal company insurance cover.
Are Boxes And Packing Included
Additionally, be wary of quotes which include the cost of boxes and packing materials and others which state that you will be charged for them separately. It is also worth asking if they will pack sensitive articles such as glass, and what they will do with left over packaging materials. The difference in cost for such articles can be several hundred pounds. See also Removal Company Cheltenham.
How Will They Handle Access And Parking
Ask them how they will access your home, particularly if you live in a Regency house on a narrow street, in a square with parking restrictions or have a large number of steps up to your front door. Find out if they will use a smaller van and make additional trips or if they will use a shuttle service to move you between your old and new homes.
What If The Move Overruns Or Needs Rescheduling
It’s worth asking what their policy is regarding a move running longer than the originally quoted time, who will pay for this and what their policy is regarding rescheduling should a completion date not be met. It’s also worth checking if the removal company in question is a removals company accredited by the British Association of Removers. Many removal companies are, and they are bound by a code of practice covering these types of disputes.
Go round the firms with these 5 questions and compare like for like rather than just the price on the quote form.